Commas
Confused Words
Fragments
Comma Splices
Fused Sentences
100
The woman had fine thin hair.
The woman had fine, thin hair.
100
Gabrielle needs to accept/except Xena's dark side.
Gabrielle needs to accept Xena's dark side.
100
After Starbucks Coffee opened. Several local coffee shops went out of business.
After Starbucks Coffee opened, several local coffee shops went out of business.
100
Husbands and wives frequently disagree on important matters, that doesn't mean that their marriages are bad.
Husbands and wives frequently disagree on important matters. That doesn't mean that their marriages are bad. Husbands and wives frequently disagree on important matters; that doesn't mean that their marriages are bad. Husbands and wives frequently disagree on important matters, but that doesn't mean that their marriages are bad.
100
The computer hummed loudly the sound was distracting.
The computer hummed loudly. The sound was distracting. The computer hummed loudly; the sound was distracting. The computer hummed loudly, and the sound was distracting.
200
I went to the movies the carwash and the grocery.
I went to the movies, the carwash, and the grocery.
200
Gabrielle's love had a calming affect/effect on Xena.
Gabrielle's love had a calming effect on Xena.
200
Several young people are learning old-fashioned dances. Such as ballroom dancing for the Nutcracker ballet.
Several young people are learning old-fashioned dances, such as ballroom dancing for the Nutcracker ballet.
200
Income tax time is a bad time for many Americans, no one likes to contribute more money.
Income tax time is a bad time for many Americans. No one likes to contribute more money. Income tax time is a bad time for many Americans, because no one likes to contribute more money. Income tax time is a bad time for many Americans; no one likes to contribute more money.
200
Anna wants to teach children she will become a first grade teacher.
Anna wants to teach children; she will become a first grade teacher. Anna wants to teach children. She will become a first grade teacher. Anna wants to teach children, so she will become a first grade teacher.
300
If I were to ever become a millionaire I would first feed the hungry.
If I were to ever become a millionaire, I would first feed the hungry.
300
There/Their/They're is the man who stopped time for a day.
There is the man who stopped time for a day.
300
The woman always wears pant suits and heels to the office. Except on Fridays.
The woman always wears pant suits and heels to the office, except on Fridays.
300
This generation has been called the "me" generation, one wonders what the next generation will be called.
This generation has been called the "me" generation. One wonders what the next generation will be called. This generation has been called the "me" generation; one wonders what the next generation will be called. This generation has been called the "me" generation, but one wonders what the next generation will be called.
300
There was an accident on the highway today traffic was stopped for three hours.
There was an accident on the highway today. Traffic was stopped for three hours. There was an accident on the highway today; traffic was stopped for three hours. There was an accident on the highway today, and traffic was stopped for three hours.
400
When I went to the grocery I bought peanut butter bread and jam.
When I went to the grocery, I bought peanut butter, bread, and jam.
400
Yesterday is part of the passed/past; let's think about today.
Yesterday is part of the past; let's think about today.
400
The children went to sleep early on Christmas Eve. Wishing that Santa Claus would bring them extra toys.
The children went to sleep early on Christmas Eve, wishing that Santa Claus would bring them extra toys. The children went to sleep early on Christmas Eve. They were wishing that Santa Claus would bring them extra toys.
400
Electricity is really an abstract concept, it can't be seen, felt, or smelled.
Electricity is really an abstract concept; it can't be seen, felt, or smelled. Electricity is really an abstract concept. It can't be seen, felt, or smelled. Electricity is really an abstract concept, because it can't be seen, felt, or smelled.
400
June is a month of nice weather it is also the most popular month for weddings.
June is a month of nice weather; it is also the most popular month for weddings. June is a month of nice weather, and it is also the most popular month for weddings. June is a month of nice weather. It is also the most popular month for weddings.
500
Because I love fishing I plan on going to the Gulf for Spring Break.
Because I love fishing, I plan on going to the Gulf for Spring Break.
500
Is this your/you're hairbrush?
Is this your hairbrush?
500
To make gingerbread houses with all the right ingredients. Many moms shop well in advance for candy, gingerbread, and icing.
To make gingerbread houses with all the right ingredients, many moms shop well in advance for candy, gingerbread, and icing. Many moms shop well in advance for candy, gingerbread, and icing. They want to make gingerbread houses with all the right ingredients.
500
The boss gave me a deadline of thirty days, the project should be completed by then.
The boss gave me a deadline of thirty days; the project should be completed by then. The boss gave me a deadline of thirty days. The project should be completed by then. The boss gave me a deadline of thirty days, so the project should be completed by then.
500
The cat slept on the porch swing she was enjoying the sunlight.
The cat slept on the porch swing. She was enjoying the sunlight. The cat slept on the porch swing; she was enjoying the sunlight. The cat slept on the porch swing, while enjoying the sunlight.
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